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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jul. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000899715  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   95,881,645